Data Scientist - (CSTech)

Investec

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Location
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted
July 10, 2026

Job Description

Description


Investec Sandton is looking for a highly data-driven Data Analyst / Data Scientist to support the Financial Crime Compliance team. This role is designed for an individual with strong analytical, statistical, and data modelling capabilities, with a primary focus on enhancing Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM) through data-driven techniques. The role emphasizes advanced analytics, detection optimization, and model development, while still requiring an understanding of business processes, regulatory requirements, and operational workflows within Financial Crime. The candidate will contribute to both project and BAU deliverables, including data analysis, rule tuning, model development, data mapping, validation, and performance monitoring. The role also includes improving alert quality, reducing false positives, and ensuring the effectiveness of transaction monitoring systems.


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